Canadian Lacrosse Notebook: Jr Lakers Open Season, Brampton Hires Coach

May 9, 2013

Yesterday the Brampton Excelsiors hired head coach Clem D’Orazio to replace Mike Hasen as the coach of the Excelsiors. D’Orazio is formerly the head coach of the Ajax Rock who moved to Oakville this off season. He was fired before the move. The majority of the Excelsiors lineup is returning this season. Brampton was the 2011 Mann Cup winners over the Langley Thunder but they lost in the 2012 playoffs….

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Noteable Players Playing in Summer Box Leagues

May 8, 2013

We know some National Lacrosse League players and prospects (NALL players or players who have been in NLL training camp)  play in Major League Lacrosse in the summer, along with Major Series Lacrosse and the Western Lacrosse Association premier box lacrosse leagues. However, some other leagues exist where NLL players and top prospects play over the summer and fall months. Here are some of them to watch. Quebec Senior Lacrosse…

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MLL Team Reports: Week Three

May 8, 2013

Boston Cannons Jordan Burke was placed on the IR by the Cannons so it looks like Mike Gabel will get the start for them against Denver on Saturday. Ryan Boyle is one point away from tying the all time record for career points. If Boston loses it will be their first ever time starting out a season 0-3. Mitch Belisle will be back this week after the Minnesota Swarm lost…

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With Burke Out, Cannons Need Answers

May 7, 2013

Jordan Burke has a broken thumb, and that puts the Boston Cannons in a tough situation. Burke has been their starting goaltender for the past two seasons and was the MVP when they won the championship in 2011. However, he has struggled in the past few months but despite this, they need him in their net. Head coach Steve Duffy said that Burke was placed on the Injured Reserve list….

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Future is Bright for the Swarm

May 5, 2013

For the second season in a row the Minnesota Swarm lost in the playoffs. A win yesterday in Rochester would have sent them to the NLL Championship game, but it was not to be. The Swarm will have four first round draft picks for the second straight draft, however. Last season they drafted Brock Sorensen, Kiel Matisz, Alex Crepisnik and Shayne Jackson. They have the first and second overall picks…

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Nationals Open Season 1-0 With Win in Boston

May 5, 2013

The Hamilton Nationals were just one of two teams to not yet play a game, until last night when they defeated the Boston Cannons on the road 15-8. The Cannons now fall to a dangerous 0-2 to start their season. The story of this game was the showing of the Cannons issues on the fore front, while Kevin Crowley showed what a dominant MLL player he can be. The Cannons…

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MLL: Nationals Open Season in Boston

May 4, 2013

The Hamilton Nationals are lucky to open their season in week two instead of week one, because Garrett Billings, Jordan Hall and Brodie Merrill will be back today. The Nats will travel to Boston to face the 0-1 Cannons who lost in New York last week. The Cannons have all of their players back too, but there were signs of concern last week when they struggled to score timely goals…

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Roughnecks, Stealth Have a History

May 3, 2013

When the Washington Stealth and Calgary Roughnecks take to the turf to open the Western Conference Finals, it won’t be first time these two have battled it out. Chris Hall, head coach of the Washington Stealth, has won a championship with both teams. Most recently he won in 2010 with the Stealth and lost in 2011 to the Toronto Rock. But in 2004, he was the head coach when the…

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Rush Release Statement About Saskatoon Rumors

May 2, 2013

Yesterday we brought some news about the Edmonton Rush downplaying a rumor of moving to Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Late in the afternoon yesterday the team released an official statement about the rumors, saying in 2014 they will remain in Edmonton. The Edmonton Rush is full speed ahead to the 2014 Season on Crystal Glass Field at Rexall Place.   Season Ticket renewals are at a franchise high and renewing fast.   The Edmonton…

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MLL Team Notes: Week Two

May 1, 2013

Every team except Ohio and Hamilton have played, but that changes this week. Here are some news and notes from around the league before the action takes place. Charlotte Hounds Matt Danowski will be out this week for the Hounds after he scored seven points in their loss against Denver. However, they will be getting goaltender Adam Ghitelman back after a concussion. Rochester Rattlers John Galloway will be back in…

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